Shaolin Temple of Canada Celebrates
the 3rd Annual BC Buddhist Culture Day – Special Performance BC Legislative Assembly
加拿大少林寺庆祝第三届卑诗省佛教文化日
卑诗省立法议会特别功夫表演
05.05.2025
This historic moment stands as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved through compassion, unity, and the collective goodwill of both Buddhist and non-Buddhist communities.
Over 130 students, families, and friends travelled to Victoria, BC to join in this celebration. The day began with inspiring remarks from The Honourable Teresa Wat, The Honourable John Rustad, and The Honourable Paul Choi.
It concluded with closing remarks by Master Shi Yandi, who shared reflections on the spirit of Shaolin culture, the compassion and hopes of Buddhism, and ended with a heartfelt Prayer for Peace.
Our students delivered an unforgettable Shaolin Kung Fu performance in the Hall of Honour, witnessed by a packed crowd—including MLAs and special guests. The event concluded with a breathtaking finale by Master Shi Yanyan, demonstrating the precision, discipline, and essence of Shaolin.
After the performance, we were invited into the Legislative Gallery to witness the official announcement—a profound and memorable honour.
这一历史性时刻，是慈悲、团结以及佛教与非佛教社区共同善意努力的结晶，充分展现了多元文化的融合与力量。
当天，超过130位学生、家人及朋友一同前往卑诗省省会维多利亚市参与这场重要盛会。庆典由The Honourable Teresa Wat、John Rustad议员及Paul Choi议员发表鼓舞人心的开幕致辞拉开帷幕。
活动最后由释延荻法师发表闭幕致辞，分享了少林文化的精神与佛教的慈悲与愿景，并以一段祈愿世界和平的佛教祷文作结，令人动容。
加拿大少林寺的学生们在荣誉大厅呈献了一场令人难忘的少林功夫表演，观众包括卑诗省立法会议员及多位来宾，现场气氛热烈。演出以释延衍师父精彩震撼的压轴演出划上完美句号，展现了少林功夫的精准、纪律与精神内涵。
演出结束后，我们受邀进入立法议会观礼厅，亲眼见证这一官方宣布的历史性时刻，倍感荣幸，难以忘怀。
